AIR CANADA (AC.CA) Stock Technical Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:AC - CA0089118776 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, AC scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, AC is a bad performer.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, AC is a bad performer in the overall market: 65% of all stocks are doing better.
- AC is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Passenger Airlines industry. 80% of 6 stocks in the same industry do better.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- In the last month AC has a been trading in the 18.27 - 20.13 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
- AC has an average volume of 2315460 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- AC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so AC is lagging the market.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, AC also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 19.81. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 19.64, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 18.95 to 19.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 18.15 to 18.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 17.56 to 17.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 19.81 to 20.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @22.73 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for AC.CA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AC.CA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 35.85 | NEUTRAL | AC.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AC.CA is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AC.CA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AC.CA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 58.75 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AC.CA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.03 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AC.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 44.05 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AC.CA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.15 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AC.CA suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.22 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for AC.CA suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.03 | 19.00 | 1.03 (5.14%) | 19.45% |
| An entry @20.03. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @19.00. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 1.03 points, which is 5.14%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 19.45% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
TSX:AC (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.78
+0.3 (+1.54%)
AIR CANADA / AC.CA FAQ
What is the technical rating for AC stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to AC.CA.
Can you provide the trend direction for AIR CANADA?
The current trend direction for AIR CANADA (AC.CA) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for AIR CANADA (AC.CA) stock?
AIR CANADA (AC.CA) has an RSI value of 58.7469. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for AIR CANADA (AC.CA) stock?
The short term momentum for AIR CANADA (AC.CA) is positive.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for AIR CANADA?
The buy/sell signal for AIR CANADA (AC.CA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.